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The United States just lost its last perfect credit rating
Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push…
Survey: Texas businesses feeling pinch from Trump tariffs
DALLAS — Uncertainty spurred by President Donald Trump’s trade policies is having a chilling effect on Texas businesses — a majority of which say consumers will…
Consumer sentiment fell again in May amid inflation worries, tariff uncertainty
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed how the central bank’s policy framework could adjust to more volatile inflation and more frequent supply shocks. (Credit…
Travel Startups Raise $245 Million
It’s been another relatively slow three weeks for travel tech funding. That’s been a pattern so far this year, following a year that broke records in several areas.
AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
AI startup Cohere has acquired Ottogrid , a Vancouver-based platform that develops enterprise tools for automating certain kinds of high-level market research.
April 2025 U.S. Travel Agencies Air Ticket Sales Total $8.8 Billion
ARLINGTON, Va., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales reached $8.8 billion in…
A women’s fashion pop-up shop is now open at the Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke.
At WSLS, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate…
Minnesota small business owners eye tax cut tangled in sprawling federal bill
American small businesses saw mixed results under former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Crypto, collectibles, and lending should count in outside business oversight, NASAA tells Finra
State regulators coalition urge additions to proposed rule change, including activities at unaffiliated investment advisers and stricter recordkeeping.
MySize Bets On Fashion Resale With Percentil Acquisition
Israel-based e-commerce and AI-driven apparel-sizing firm MySize aims to expand its reach in fashion resale and up its circularity profile with the acquisition of…
Bringing startup energy to whatever he does
A collection of features and profiles covering Harvard University’s 374th Commencement.
ANDAM Bestows 2025 Fashion Innovation Award on Start-up Losanje
FASHIONTECH PRIZE: Losanje, the Nevers, France-based fashion tech company helping brands implement the use of circular textiles, is the 2025 recipient of the ANDAM…
The Charter-Cox Merger Won’t Fix the Cord-Cutting Problem
The nation’s biggest pay-TV provider is getting even bigger — and not a moment too soon.
Austria Startup Scene Is Booming With International Founders
If you had a pleasure to be at ViennaUP this year, you sure have noticed how well has Austria established itself as a promising location for startups in Europe . We can…
Business News: Richemont Chairman Lauds Rival Watchmakers Reducing Production To Align With Weak Demand From China
Richemont executives confirmed that its Specialist Watchmakers unit would no longer have a permanent head as part of a restructuring that saw former division leader…
Breaking down Trump’s business deals announced during Middle East trip
President Trump wrapped up his four-day trip to the Middle East on Friday with several business deals made. CBS News’ Willie James Inman has more on what came out of Mr.…
AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing
Roughly a month after Moonvalley , a Los Angeles-based startup developing AI tools for video creation, said it secured $43 million in new funding , the company has…
US Economic Outlook: Economy’s Bad Vibes Are Disconnected From the Data
The off-kilter vibes reflect a widening gap between “hard data” and “ soft data ” related to the economy. Simply put, forward-looking data like consumer sentiment is way…
Microsoft pulls MS365 Business Premium from nonprofits • The Register
Microsoft is pulling the free MS365 Business Premium licenses granted to non-profits and replacing them with Business Basic and discounts for its other services.
3 Refining & Marketing MLPs Poised to Defy Bearish Trends
The Zacks Oil and Gas – Refining & Marketing MLP industry faces notable headwinds. Inflation and economic slowdowns are weighing on fuel demand and compressing margins.…
Fortnite says its now offline on Apple’s iOS around the world
NEW YORK — Fortnite says it’s now unavailable on Apple’s iOS globally because the tech giant blocked a bid to release the popular video game for iPhone users in the U.S.…
Apple blocks Fortnite on the App Store and continues its war against Epic Games
Everything seemed to indicate that the war between Apple and Epic Games was finally over. As most people will know, the Cupertino-based company and the video game…
South Tampa Chamber announces 2025 Business of the Year Awards finalists
The South Tampa Chamber has announced 33 finalists, across 11 categories, for its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, celebrating local businesses, and leaders, for their…
Apple blocked ‘Fortnite’ App Store return, Epic Games says
“Fortnite” maker Epic Games said Friday that Apple has blocked its latest attempt to bring back the popular video game in the US version of its App Store.
Spotify responds to backlash over public podcast play counts
Spotify announced last week that it would roll out public play counts on all podcasts as a way of “helping attract new fans.” But podcasters swiftly responded with…
An Exclusive Look Inside the Hottest Legal AI Startup
Hello, and welcome to your weekly dose of Big Tech news and insights. I’m your host Alistair Barr . My dog Maisie is having surgery soon, so keep her in your thoughts.
Mark Cuban sports-focused private equity fund launches
Mark Cuban speaks onstage during the 2025 SXSW Conference and Festival at Hilton Austin on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
How Orlebar Brown’s Bulldog Short Built a Resort Wear Empire
The gap between swimsuit and swim shorts may not strike many as a meaningful sartorial schism. But on one afternoon in the fall of 2005, it was the difference that saw…
AI Startups That Focus Small Are Winning Big
Forget big teams and bigger models. The AI startups growing fastest seem to be solving one clear … More problem — and doing it really well.
MarketsandMarkets’ 360Quadrants Recognizes Top Startups and SMEs in the Green Technology and Sustainability Quadrant Report 2025
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 360Quadrants has released its latest Green Technology and Sustainability Startups/SMEs Companies Assessment, 2025 …
Phyllis Hill Slater, Long Island business icon, dies
Phyllis Hill Slater , a long-time advocate for economic development and entrepreneurship on Long Island , has died. Influencing local, national and even international…